Congress defiant after police lodge FIR against INDIA bloc leaders

KC Venugopal dismissed the legal action as a badge of honor, stating the party remains committed to its fight for democratic institutions regardless of how many cases the authorities file. The police action stems from an unauthorized entry into government premises during a demonstration against the Election Commission. Senior lawyer and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal framed the FIR as part of a broader, long-standing policy to intimidate political opponents, contrasting this approach with the government’s treatment of defectors who join ruling ranks.

Deepender Singh Hooda, also named in the police report, echoed the sentiment that the party will not be coerced into silence. As the legal fallout unfolds, party president Mallikarjun Kharge is convening opposition MPs in Central Delhi to finalize a formal demand for an urgent meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner. The group intends to press their case regarding Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail concerns, signaling that the protest movement is shifting toward direct institutional engagement.